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A hose connected to a 2 inch (50 mm) valve must beprovided with a safety wire (8 mm) fixed to the hosefor effective pressures as from 10 bar (145 psi) up,although it is recommended to apply such safeguardalready from 4 bar (60 psi) up. The safety wire endshave to be attached, one to the eye provided next tothe compressor air outlet valve, the other one to apoint near to the air inlet of the applied equipment.Finally a wire mesh hose can be fixed over the hoseends to dampen the blast in case a connection startsleaking or should become undone.Close the compressor air outlet valve beforeconnecting or disconnecting a hose. Ascertain that ahose is fully depressurized before disconnecting it.13 Never operate the unit in surroundings where there is apossibility of taking in flammable or toxic fumes.14 Never operate the unit at pressures or speeds below or inexcess of the limit ratings stated on the Principal Data sheet.15 On water-cooled engines with closed cooling circuit: allowthe unit to cool before removing a pressure cap.16 All doors shall be shut during operation so as not to disturbthe cooling air flow inside the body-work and/or render thesilencing less effective. A door should be kept open for ashort period only, e.g. for inspection or adjustment17 Wear ear protectors when environmental noise can reach orexceed 90 dB(A). Beware of long-time exposure to noise.18 Periodically check that:When blowing through a hose or air line, ensure thatthe open end is held securely. A free end will whipand may cause injury.- all safety equipment is in good working order,- all guards and air conducting baffles are in place andsecurely fastened,Never play with compressed air. Never apply it toyour skin or direct an air stream at people. Never useit to clean dirt from your clothes. When using it toclean down equipment, do so with extreme cautionand use eye protection.- all hoses and/or pipes inside the unit are in good condition,secure and not rubbing,- there are no fuel, oil or coolant leaks,- all fasteners are tight11 Never move a unit when external lines or hoses areconnected to the outlet valves, to avoid damage tovalves and/or manifold and hoses.12 Never refill fuel while the unit is running. Keep fuelaway from hot parts such as air outlet pipes or theengine exhaust. Do not smoke when fueling. Whenfueling from an automatic pump, a ground cableshould be connected to the unit to discharge staticelectricity. Never spill nor leave oil, fuel, coolant orcleansing agent in or around the unit.1.4Safety During Maintenance andRepairMaintenance and repair work shall only be carried out byadequately trained personnel: if required, undersupervision of someone qualified for the job.1Use only the correct tools for maintenance and repairwork.2Use only genuine spare parts.3All maintenance work, other than routine attention,shall only be undertaken when the unit is stopped.Ensure that the unit cannot be started inadvertently.456Before removing any pressurized component,effectively isolate the compressor from all sources ofpressure and relieve the entire system of pressure. Donot rely on non-return valves (check valves) to isolatepressure systems.Never use flammable solvents or carbon tetrachloridefor cleaning parts. Take safety precautions againsttoxic vapors of cleaning liquids.- all electrical leads are secure and in good order,- the engine exhaust system is in good condition,- air outlet valves and manifold, hoses, couplings, etc. are ingood repair, free of wear or abuse,- the wheel nuts are tightened to the proper torque.When more than one compressor is connected to a commonheader, be sure each compressor has a non-return valve (checkvalve) to prevent reverse rotation when stopping.6Scrupulously observe cleanliness during maintenance andwhen performing repairs. Keep dirt away by covering theparts and exposed openings with a clean cloth, paper or tape.7Never weld on or perform any operation involving heat nearthe fuel or oil systems. Fuel and oil tanks must be completelypurged, e.g. by steam-cleaning, before carrying out suchoperations.Never weld on, or in any way modify, pressure vessels.Disconnect the alternator cables during arc welding on theunit.8Support the drawbar and the axle securely if workingunderneath the unit or when removing a wheel. Do not relyon jacks.9Make sure that no tools, loose parts or rags are left in or on theunit.10 Before clearing the unit for use after maintenance or overhaul,check that operating pressures, temperatures and speeds arecorrect and that the control and shutdown devices functioncorrectly.11 Do not remove any of, or tamper with, the sound dampingmaterial. Keep the material free of dirt and liquids such asfuel, oil and cleansing agents.1310 3011 08

12 Protect the electrical and regulating components, theair filter, etc. to prevent moisture from entering them,e.g. when steam-cleaning.1.5Tool Applications SafetyApply the proper tool for each job. With the knowledgeof correct tool use and knowing the limitations of tools,along with some common sense, many accidents can beprevented.Special service tools are available for specific jobs andshould be used when recommended. The use of thesetools will save time and prevent damage to parts.19 Always pull on a wrench or socket handle, if possible, andadjust your stance to prevent a fall if something lets go.20 Wear approved eye protection when using percussion tools orwhen scraping, chipping, shaving or grinding.21 Wear protective gloves when holding a chisel or punch.1.6Batteries1The electrolyte in batteries is a sulphuric acid solution whichis fatal if it hits your eyes, and which can cause burns if itcontacts your skin. Therefore, be careful when handlingbatteries, e.g. when checking the charge condition.1Use only wrenches or sockets whose size fits thefastener.2Install a sign prohibiting fire, open flame and smoking at thepost where batteries are being charged.2Apply an open-end wrench only in the place of thefastener head, square to the thread axis.33Do not use a pipe or other improvised leverageextensions on handles.When batteries are being charged, an explosive gas mixtureforms in the cells and might escape through the vent holes inthe plugs.4Do not hammer on wrenches or other tools which arenot specially designed for it.5Always support the ratchet head when using socketextensions.67Thus an explosive atmosphere may form around the battery ifventilation is poor, and can remain in and around the batteryfor several hours after it has been charged.Therefore:- never smoke near batteries being, or having recently been,charged,Discard any wrench with broken or battered points oredges.Never use hand type sockets on power or impacttools.8Select only heavy-duty impact sockets for use withpneumatic or electric impact tools.9Replace sockets showing cracks or wear; keepsockets clean.10 Never use screwdrivers for prying, punching,chiseling, scoring or scraping.11 Use the correct type and size of screwdriver for thejob. The bit must match the fastener.12 A screwdriver with rounded edges will slip; it needsto be redressed or discarded.- never break live circuits at battery terminals, because aspark usually occurs.41.7When connecting an auxiliary battery (AB) in parallel to theunit battery (CB) with booster cables: connect the pole ofAB to the pole of CB, then connect the - pole of CB to themass of the unit. Disconnect in the reverse order.Ether fuel SystemsEther fuel systems are used for diesel cold starting.1This type of fuel is extremely flammable, toxic and poisonous.Avoid contact with eyes or skin and breathing the fumes. Ifaccidentally swallowed, do not induce vomiting but call aphysician immediately.213 Never use a screwdriver or any other tool near a livewire or electrical component. Plastic covering ofhandles is for comfort and grip only. They are notintended to act as insulation if such is not clearlymarked by the manufacturer.If fuel enters or fumes irritate the eyes, flush the latter withlarge quantities of clean water and call for medical aid.3Before operating ether cold starting aids, read the instructionsand the container label.414 Never strike a hammer against a hardened object; usea soft drift against the object and strike against thedrift.Never operate ether cold starting aids while the engine isrunning as this can cause severe damage.5When maintenance, tests or repair has to be performed, do soin a well-ventilated area only, away from heat, open flame orsparks. Ascertain that the area is clearly marked out withsigns prohibiting fire, open flame and smoking.6Wear eye protection when testing a system. Make sure thatopenings of a spray container, valve, tube or atomizer arepointed away from yourself and others while testing.7Do not store ether containers in temperatures above 70 ºC(160 ºF),15 Strike the object with the full face of the hammer.16 Never use a hammer with a loose head.17 Discard a hammer with chipped or mushroomed face.18 Never use a chisel or punch with a chipped ormushroomed striking face.1310 3011 087

81.8Do not incinerate, puncture or attempt to remove thecenter core valve, side safety valve or any other partof an ether container.Do not open electrical cabinets, cubicles or other equipmentwhile voltage is supplied. If such cannot be avoided, e.g. formeasurements, tests or adjustments, have the action carriedout by a qualified electrician only, with appropriate tools, andascertain that the required bodily protection against electricalhazards is applied.3Noise, even at reasonable levels, can cause irritation anddisturbance which, over a long period of time, may causesevere injuries to the nervous system of human beings.Pressure vesselsMaintenance / installation requirements:12The vessel can be used as pressure vessel or asseparator and is designed to hold compressed air forthe following application:When the sound pressure level, at any point where personnelnormally has to attend, is:- pressure vessel for compressor.below 70 dB(A): no action needs to be taken,above 70 dB(A): noise-protective devices should be providedfor people continuously being present inthe room,below 85 dB(A): no action needs to be taken for occasionalvisitors staying a limited time only,above 85 dB(A): room to be classified as a noise-hazardousarea and an obvious warning shall beplaced permanently at each entrance toalert people entering the room, for evenrelatively short times, about the need towear ear protectors,above 95 dB(A): the warning(s) at the entrance(s) shall becompleted with the recommendation thatalso occasional visitors shall wear earprotectors,above 105 dB(A): special ear protectors that are adequate forthis noise level and the spectralcomposition of the noise shall be providedand a special warning to that effect shall beplaced at each entrance.- medium AIR/OIL,and operates as detailed on the data plate of the vessel:- the maximum working pressure in psi,2The pressure vessel is only to be used for theapplications as specified above and in accordancewith the technical specifications. Safety reasonsprohibit any other applications.3National legislation requirements with respect to reinspection must be complied with.4No welding or heat treatment of any kind is permittedto those vessel walls which are exposed to pressure.5The vessel is provided and may only be used with therequired safety equipment such as manometer,overpressure control devices, safety valve, etc.6Draining of condensate shall be performed regularlywhen vessel is in use.7Installation, design and connections should not bechanged.8Bolts of cover and flanges may not be used f

maintenance or repair on Atlas Copco equipment, the mechanics are expected to use safe engineering practices and to observe all relevant local safety requirements and ordinances. The following list is a reminder of special safety directives and precautions mainly applicable to Atlas Copco equipment. This brochure applies to machinery processing or